Letters to the Editor

Birthright citizenship and objectivity Aaron Walker’s article in the DI on Sept. 22 was interesting in many ways, but primarily, he deserves praise for addressing a controversial issue in an objective way. That in itself is...

Thank you very much for printing the inspiring story about Tristan Roeder and how he overcame a major speech impediment. His experience with stuttering very nearly mirrors my own as an elementary-school pupil. I was made...

Voice concerns about Harreld’s appointment I want to thank Daily Iowan columnist writer Hannah Soyer for her column “Harreld backlash shows no signs of stopping.” The governor and state Board of Regents have brusquely...

Growing impatience with legislatures, universities I have spent my entire professional career as a faculty member at colleges and universities — for more than 40 years at the University of Iowa — and as a student...

A ‘vote of confidence’ for incoming President J. Bruce Harreld A group of independent university business professionals would like to officially welcome President J. Bruce Harreld to the University of Iowa with...

Demanding transparency from the Board of Regents The discontent within the UI community is widespread. A chorus of voices have called into question the Board of Regents’ practices during the presidential search that...

Troubling questions about Harreld I am sitting here writing because I am plagued by a host of troubling questions. First off, Why did incoming University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld lie on his résumé?...

School Board endorsements The Iowa City School District has an opportunity to elect a super majority of the School Board today. As a naturalized citizen of this country, I hope you will exercise your constitutional...

The regents’ disgraceful decision Bruce Harreld’s résumé and on-campus performance disqualify him not only from being UI president but also from being a candidate. The fact that he slipped through suggests the regents did...

Celebrate peace in September September is the celebration of the International Day of Peace. Sept. 21 was declared by the United Nations as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within...